08 Dec 1923
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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1923
Page
1
Incumbent Choy Thomas J. Hy Seven To Vote. Dettra wins another term as the city manager, continuing leadership as the local administration plans next year ahead of elections.
Winchester council rejects a salary cap for the city manager post and debates residency rules as L R Dettra wins the manager bid amid questions of living in Frederick County. A loan ordinance to borrow up to 50000 for current needs is repealed after bond collateral concerns are raised.
In West Virginia on December 9, local veteran citizen Whanhh MoBle marked his ninety year milestone with a quiet family gathering. A longtime community figure, he continues active in local business affairs and public life, supported by 16 close friends who attended the small observance.
Coast guard reports a night landing by Atlantic City rum runners near Highlands. A Dutch schooner Zeehond seized off Fire Island carried 2500 cases of champagne and liquor valued at over 200000.
Berlin December 8 The Reichstag approved the government backed full power bill on final reading by 313 to 18. The measure grants expanded authority to the executive amid ongoing political tensions.
Weather bureau predicts a week starting Monday with much cloudiness and occasional rain in the North and Middle Atlantic States. Temperatures expected above normal early in the week and below later. Florida oranges offered 66c per package while supplies last. Lost school pin with initials CG on back, reward at Star Office.
Parson's Cigar Store at 164 Ne Main Street announces bowling alleys opened for public use on weekday afternoons with Saturdays excluded. Ladies may have alleys reserved from 12 to 6 pm.
The Bureau orders district offices to promptly speed adjudications of disabled veterans pending in hospitals and penal institutions. The drive aims to clear claims before Yuletide, ensuring ex service men receive attention in all facilities.
The Rev J P Mor mm of First Christian Church led a closing week night service on the evangelistic meetings in Winchester. He urged readiness for Christ's return and noted those present might repent and be saved. Two souls came forward at the service. The week’s events conclude Sunday with sermons on A Refuse From the Storm and The Hidden Gospel.
A six room house on one acre is listed for sale by trustees M. M. Lynch and Jas. P. Reardon. The sale will be held Saturday at the front of the Court House at noon.
The notices outline the Free Phonograph Contest at Seal's Music Store ending Saturday December 15. Entries must be on one side of a regulation US Postal Card with pen and ink, no interlining, readable to the naked eye, and received by midnight on December 15.
Wanted girl for general house work in small family. Good pay. Write A care Star Office 11 36 1p if.
Reports from Vera Cruz say General Plutarco Calles renounced his presidential candidacy and offered support to Obregon opponents. Rebels led by Guadalupe Sanchez and Adolfo de la Huerta push toward Dalapa as transmissions claim steady rebel gains and limited central government response.
Twelve year old Rose Borth was returned to her parents in Chicago after a week of disappearance. She said captor Harry Williams a railroad switch man drugged her and kept her in a squalid room. she was placed on a streetcar line and warned her parents would be called. Doctors found no harm. Police are seeking Williams.
A Federal Council of Churches message to President Coolidge urges support for American membership in a permanent court of international justice. Signed by Dr John H Finley and Dr S L Gulick the note expresses hope that the Senate will act favorably and that church leaders nationwide will advocate the cause.
An explosion at Fort Ruden on the outskirts of Bucharest today caused heavy casualties. The Associated Press reports a great loss of life with details still developing.
A farm market report from Tagenrstown notes a hog butchered yesterday yielded a ring embedded in its stomach, intact aside from a dent. The finding ends speculation of mislaid jewelry during a holiday feast.
The Tuberculosis Christmas Seal drive marks its sixteenth year with a nationwide effort to raise funds. Proceeds have grown from under $100 to over $3.8 million last year, targeting $5 million this season. The effort educates on prevention and early treatment, with the seal now a national symbol during Christmas.
Notice to persons who have not paid the 1923 poll tax and wish to vote in the June election must pay by December 10, 1923, with 1921-1922 poll tax also due if unpaid. City Treasurer WM T Barr advertises at 200 Xmas Trees. Local business ads for a Ford Sedan sale and Mountain View Nursery Co promote spring planting stock in Williamsport Maryland.
Sale of 15000 ft lumber slated for Monday December 10 near Macedonia Church. Property not to be sold. Delinquent tax sale of Thos Ramsey property was canceled after error. sale drawn back as matter was settled.
L. K. Johnson, a Frederick County veteran treated at Naval Hospital Washington since January 16 1922, praises Red Cross care and Culpeper Soldiers Rest convalescent home as an example of public private cooperation. The Winchester and Frederick chapter reports Johnson’s improvement and gratitude, noting his there with about 35 other convalescents.
The Star's similarity contest ended yesterday with Mayor W. W. Glass selecting four children aged three to eight. Lawrence Fries and Donald Clowe were named most like Jackie Coogan and will compete again tonight at 9 o'clock for a first prize of 10 in gold and a second prize of 5 in gold. Mayor Glass will awards the prizes after tonight's showing. The Empire audience cheered as Winchester crowds enjoy the film event tied to New York and Washington coverage.
New York trading opened with strength in high priced shares and a brisk session overall. A late wave of selling cooled gains, despite a brief lift in railroad stocks with New York Central and Baltimore and Ohio reaching 1923 highs before retreating on selling in Northwestern carriers. About 700000 shares changed hands.
Sunday school at 9 45 a mMorning prayer and sermon at 11 a m subject Transformation Evening prayer and sermon at 730 p m subject The Door of Hope Holy communion at Steph&Xas City 3 a m
London dispatch reports Prime Minister Baldwin under pressure as Conservative and Liberal parties fail to form a stable majority. The coalition’s split leaves the government facing collapse with calls for resignation and a new leadership expected next week. The crisis echoes parliamentary volatility and free trade disputes shaping Britain’s path forward.
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